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Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Decatur and Cerro Gordo, IL area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Michael Fisher

Michael Fisher

Jul 5, 2017

Michael E. Fisher, 53, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017.Celebration of Life services will be Tuesday, July 11, 2017 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.Michael was born July 4, 1964, in Decatur, IL, the son of Jerry and Bette (Robinson) Fisher. He was a graduate...

Brett Barnes

Brett Barnes

Jul 4, 2017

Brett M. Barnes, 45, of Decatur, IL, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017.Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 10, 2017, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 8 p.m., Sunday, July 9, at the funeral home. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Moweaqua, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made c/o...

Helen Hufford

Helen Hufford

Jul 3, 2017

Helen Irene Hufford, 97, of Decatur passed away July 3, 2017 at Mason Point, Sullivan, IL. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur is assisting the family with arrangements. Helen was born November 17, 1919 in Deland, IL, the daughter of Harold Joel and Rosa Belle (McGuire) Churchill. She...

Margaret Payton

Margaret Payton

Jul 3, 2017

Margaret E. Armstrong Payton, 88, passed away on July 3, 2017, with her family by her side.Margaret was born December 31, 1928 in Macon, Illinois, daughter of James Russell and Elsie Angeline Miller Armstrong.She graduated from Stephen Decatur High School, Class of 1947.She married Jack E. Payton on September 19, 1948, in Decatur, Illinois. After their marriage, they moved to...

Natalie Eschbaugh

Natalie Eschbaugh

Jul 2, 2017

Natalie N. Eschbaugh, 28, of Decatur passed away, Sunday, July 2, 2017 at her residence.A private family memorial service will be held at Maranatha Assembly of God Decatur, IL.. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials in Natalie’s honor may be given the family for her children Greysen and Dylann.Natalie was born June 1,...

Peter Kates

Peter Kates

Jun 27, 2017

Peter John Kates, 93, of Decatur, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 in Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL. Mass of Christian Resurrection will be 9 am Monday, July 3, at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Visitation will be 5-7 pm Sunday, July 2, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Riverton, IL,...

Cheryl Songer

Cheryl Songer

Jun 27, 2017

Cheryl Songer, 55, of Cerro Gordo, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 30, 2017, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 29, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Burial will be in Croninger Cemetery, Cisco, IL. Memorials...

Ronald Bauman

Ronald Bauman

Jun 26, 2017

Ronald H. Bauman, 90, of Decatur, IL, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017, at Imboden Creek Living Center, Decatur, IL.Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, June 30, 2017, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. Graveside services and burial will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 1, at Rutland Cemetery, Rutland, IL.Memorials may be made to American Legion...

Rita Wall

Rita Wall

Jun 25, 2017

Rita Jean Wall, 69, of Decatur, IL, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017, at Imboden Gardens, Decatur, IL.Memorial services will be held at a later date. Rita was born July 1, 1947, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Scotty G. and Dorothy V. (Elliott) Ooton. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and a 1965 graduate of MacArthur...

Robert Penwell

Robert Penwell

Jun 24, 2017

Robert Warren (Bob) Penwell, 76, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Friday, June 30, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation 5-7 pm Thursday, June 29, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek, IL. The family requests that in...

William Malone

William Malone

Jun 22, 2017

William Nelson Malone, 96, of Decatur, IL, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Hickory Point Christian Village, Forsyth, IL. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Thursday, June 29 at The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Decatur, with visitation one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Weldon Cemetery, Weldon, IL. Memorials may be...

Steven Sebok

Steven Sebok

Jun 22, 2017

Steven D. Sebok, 62, passed away on June 22, 2017, surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes. Visitation follows from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Steve was born on July 26, 1954, in Decatur, Illinois, son of Joseph and Margaret Sebok. He graduated from Niantic Harristown High...

Carolyn England

Carolyn England

Jun 22, 2017

Carolyn Ann England, 73, of Decatur Illinois, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at the Sunrise Center of Chesterfield, Chesterfield, Missouri.A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, Illinois with the funeral service immediately following. There will be a memorial luncheon held at the Decatur Club...

Margie Rager

Margie Rager

Jun 21, 2017

Margie Rager, 89, of Lincoln, IL, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at The Christian Village, Lincoln, IL.Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 26, 2017, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, June 25, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL. Memorials may...

Joyce Hartley

Joyce Hartley

Jun 18, 2017

Joyce E. Hartley, 66, of Decatur passed away Sunday, June 18 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, June 26 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Visitation will be held Sunday, June 25 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Decatur. Joyce was born December 31,...

Anthony Hart

Anthony Hart

Jun 18, 2017

Anthony Jared “A.J.” Hart, 21, of Oakley, IL, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 21, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Burial will be in West Frantz Cemetery, Oakley,...

Janet Rhea

Janet Rhea

Jun 16, 2017

Janet Rhea passed away June 16, 2017. A service in celebration of Janet's life will be held at 3:00 p.m. July 5th at the First Church of Christ Scientist, 510 W. William, Decatur. In lieu of flowers, it is recommended all memorials be made to the church.She was born Janet Lorraine Patton on May 22, 1916 in Decatur, IL to...

Polly Holmes

Polly Holmes

Jun 15, 2017

Polly Holmes, 68, of Decatur, passed away June 15, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Harristown Cemetery, Harristown, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to: Decatur and Macon County Humane Society.Polly was born August 6, 1948 in West Virginia, the...

Rosemary Storti

Rosemary Storti

Jun 14, 2017

Rosemary Storti, 95, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Fair Havens Christian Home.A memorial service will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is serving the family.Rosemary was born May 7, 1922 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Charles and Ada Adeline (Durbin) Dunnaway. She is survived by her son-in-law James Frydenger of...

Mary Swarms

Mary Swarms

Jun 12, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Swarms (Cummins) was reunited with her beloved in heaven on Monday, June 12, 2017 surrounded by family at her home in Decatur, IL. Services will be held at South Shores Christian Church in Decatur, IL on Monday June 19, 2017; visitation starting at 5pm and service to follow. An additional service will be on Saturday June 24, 2017...

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